
Card samples: You should be able to request sample packs before you start designing and ordering, with examples of card stock, finishes, and card sizes and shapes.Digital proofs: The service should offer digital proofs to preview designs before you commit to ordering.Email and live chat are helpful, but being able to talk to a real person on the phone even better. Responsive customer service: The service should have customer support available during the design and ordering process.Templates and custom options: The service should offer a range of well-designed and curated premade templates, along with add-on features such as finishes (like glossy or matte), paper stock, sizes, corner shape, and spot gloss (to make certain areas shiny).

The best sites will make it easy to view and compare options for paper stocks and finishes, quantities, and pricing. Once you start the design process, site navigation should flow intuitively from step to step.

Intuitive Web interface: It should be easy to figure out how to navigate a service’s website, and upload your own design or tweak a template.Good print quality: The service should print cards with accurate colors, crisp images, fine lines, and consistent trimming around the edges.
